Can ultra-processed vegan burgers really be healthier than beef?
I've been testing plant-based burgers against beef for a blind taste panel with 20 friends, and 14 couldn't tell the difference. But when I checked the ingredient labels, the fake meat had 21 ingredients while a plain patty had one. Ultra-processed vegan alternatives might solve the environmental guilt, but they're swapping one problem for another—are they really better for you?